She continued: “Our grandson loved taking part in sword school and especially enjoyed the talk from the executioner. With so many stalls to look at and the great choice for food and drink too, we will definitely be coming back next year.”

(Image: Andrew Wickens ARW Photography)

Families were captivated by the fast-paced, full programme of mediaeval pageant.

Parents could cool down in the Children’s Kingdom, where their children pelted them with wet sponges for the Dame Vera Lynn’s Children’s Charity.

The 15th century was brought to life by an authentic recreation of a medieval battle camp, along with traders and hawkers vying for attention in the mediaeval market place.

(Image: Andrew Wickens ARW Photography)

(Image: Andrew Wickens ARW Photography)

The entertainment included four fearless Jousting Knights battling it out for supremacy, with Sir Hector of Horsham and Sir Kenneth showing shameful displays of cheating and breaking all the rules of chivalry.

Crowds laughed, cheered and booed as the knights commandeered the jousting arena and Sir Thomas of Loxwood won the title.

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Maurice Bacon, the event’s organiser said “We love to see everyone really getting in to the spirit of this medieval world. This is a true family event with adults and children learning about and experiencing an astounding spectacle of medieval history.”

(Image: Andrew Wickens ARW Photography)

He continued: “It really makes our day when we see our visitors so enthralled by all they learn and what they can see.

"We are delighted to see even more people coming to the event this year and that our reputation for an amazing day out is clearly spreading.

"We are looking forward to another unique living history weekend of mediaeval mayhem next weekend on the 13th and 14th August.”

The Loxwood Joust is taking place for a second weekend from 10am to 6pm on August 13 and 14.